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sapindaceae

/ˌsæp.ɪnˈdeɪ.siː/

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noun

/ˌsæp.ɪnˈdeɪ.siː/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее семейство преимущественно тропических лиственных и вечнозелёных деревьев и кустарников, известных кожистыми костянками с жёлтой полупрозрачной мякотью; большинство растений этого семейства содержат токсичные сапонины.

A proper noun referring to a family of chiefly tropical deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, known for bearing leathery drupes with yellow translucent flesh; most plants in this family produce toxic saponins.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Botanical familyC2formalscientific

    A family of flowering plants, chiefly tropical, including deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, known for leathery drupes with yellow translucent flesh and often containing toxic saponins.

    ruСапиндовые

    • The Sapindaceae family includes the lychee and rambutan trees.
    • Many species in Sapindaceae produce fruits that are edible after processing.
    • Sapindaceae plants are often studied for their saponin compounds.